Living in Millerton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millerton · Census data 2020–2024
Millerton has 851 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $83,090 (3% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $240,800, the median rent is $1,226/month.
Millerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Millerton at a glance
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,090State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $240,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,226/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Millerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Millerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millerton the median home value is $240,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Millerton median household income
The median household income in Millerton is $83,090 and the income per person is $39,277. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Millerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 397
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.57
Millerton demographics
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 28.3%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millerton ›
Education in Millerton
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Millerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millerton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 15.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Millerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerton | 851 | $83,090 | $240,800 | $1,226 |
| Lakeville | 510 | $163,375 | $868,200 | — |
| Salisbury | 4,224 | $124,256 | $763,700 | $1,846 |
| Sharon | 2,723 | $100,518 | $590,700 | $1,750 |
| Pine Plains | 1,280 | $74,872 | $295,200 | $1,473 |
| Amenia | 977 | $74,813 | $293,300 | $1,737 |
| Falls Village | 410 | $53,750 | $445,700 | $2,074 |
| Mount Washington | 193 | $142,500 | $714,300 | — |
| Copake | 222 | $115,938 | $210,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Millerton, NY?
The median household income in Millerton is $83,090, 3% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Millerton?
The median home value in Millerton is $240,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Millerton?
The median gross rent in Millerton is $1,226 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Millerton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Millerton?
The median age in Millerton is 35.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Millerton?
The average commute to work in Millerton is 18 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millerton?
The unemployment rate in Millerton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millerton?
24.4% of adults in Millerton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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